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Rule "return back (return)"

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Description: return back (return)
Message: Using "back" with the verb "return" may be redundant.
Category: Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • This will return you back to the startup screen, similar to the quit button when an error comes up.
    Correction suggestion: take, send
  • Clicking the link returns me back to New Relic, but results in a ‘404’.
    Correction suggestion: takes, sends
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Return previous front window back to front after macro runs.kmmacros (7.2 KB)
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ID: RETURN_BACK [5]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-19 22:33:07 +0200)